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en-ushttp://www.co-optimus.com/images/cooplogo.pngCo-Optimushttp://www.co-optimus.comMMO Co-Opportunities Volume XC: Werewolves, Dragons, and Faires - Oh My!Tally CallahanThe summer continues with more content updates and events for seasoned MMOs. For this month’s MMOCO round-up, we look at a new piece of DLC for Elder Scrolls Online, a new update for TERA, and two seasonal events for FFXIV....

The Co-Opticrew is feeling the board gamin' groove this weekend, as three of our members are busting out some cardboard goodness. Otherwise, we're being called to duty, exploring the procedural universe, and getting back to the classic struggle for Azeroth. Check it out!

While I use the Sensei 310 for my day to day work, when it comes to gaming it lacks the comfort required for extended sessions. So I called up the Amazon Fairy and ordered the Rival 310 and Rival 600. Both mice are very similar in specs, with the shapes and features being slightly different.

Those who have time to plop down on their couch or computer chair over the next couple days have quite the varied lineup planned out, ranging from Deity Dads and Battle Royales to Picture Adventures and Grand Strategies. Check it out!

The first thing I noticed while assembling the Champion Series chair that E-Win sent me was that quality is clearly their top priority. The materials are all tougher than you’d expect, the stitching is all strong and clean, and overall the chair feels solid. Assembly itself was pretty simple, and all the parts fit together easily and securely. Upon resting my keister on the Champion Series chair, I could immediately feel my body rejoicing as it was finally properly supported.

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http://www.co-optimus.com/article/15694/e-win-champion-series-gaming-desk-chair-impressions.htmlMMO Co-Opportunities Volume LXXXIX: Crowns, Keeps, and FestivalsTally CallahanThe summer heat is officially here to stay. For those of us lucky enough to game from air-conditioned accommodations, MMOs can provide a cool escape from the simmering heat outside. Luckily, there are summer updates to keep us occupied. This month for MMO Co-Opportunities, we look at an upcoming bonus event for the Elder Scrolls Online and new cont...

So, what did we get? Unfortunately... no one was very explicit with purchases, but I'm sure that'll work itself out over the course of a July that'll be pretty scarce on new releases. For the time being, we'll be enjoying the viking apocalypse, card battling our enemies, and figuring out how the Steam Controller actually works. Check it out!

When we aren't sticking it right to the folks who sign our paychecks, we've got a slew of games lined up. There's gonna be Lovecraftian dungeon delving, post-dissertation tabletop gaming, and expanded civilization building. Check it out!

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http://www.co-optimus.com/article/15687/our-weekend-in-gaming-no-bosses-allowed.htmlSteelSeries Arctis Pro with GameDAC ImpressionsNick Puleo
The GameDAC is the big addition to the Arctis lineup here, a small USB device about the size of a small candy bar, that sits between the headset and your PC. It’s very similar to the device we saw on the Arctis 5, but more full featured. On the front is a volume control knob and a small monochrome LCD screen that displays various information. On screen and built in is a graphic equalizer with various presets, volume balancing between game and chat audio, and various configuration options to get the most out of your headset including enabling DTS X 2.0. Developers can even tap into the screen to display in-game information, for instance, Discord will display the name of the person currently speaking on the DAC. This is super convenient and I’m a big fan.

The other big upgrade is what’s in the actual headsets, the drivers for the speakers themselves. Sporting a frequency response of 10Hz to 40kHz, the Arctis Pro features one of the widest ranges of sound reproduction in the gaming headset market. For comparison the A40 line from Astro bottoms out around 15Hz and tops out around 30kHz. What does this mean? Deeper and more accurate lows and richer mids and highs. What this yields in reality is an overall more balanced sound experience, not something that’s too bassy or too tinny.